# NTSB investigations, 2016 NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 6 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR17LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA012.md): Northland IVP · Lovelock, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N4YB · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the intake valve in the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA17CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA041.md): Cessna A185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N7565H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA039.md): Evolution Revo · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N31PH · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's inadvertent application of throttle during the engine start, which led to an inadvertent acceleration and a roll-over. - [NTSB GAA17CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA036.md): Cessna 172 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N1706F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB GAA17CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA032.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N601UK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the usable fuel in the fuel tanks, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel totalizer setting during preflight, fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA021.md): Zenith CH-750 · Morristown, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N8681 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the corrosion of the spark plugs and the spacing of the electrode gaps. - [NTSB WPR17LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA009.md): Gray Jim Robert Exec 90 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N716JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly tighten the tension bolts during the installation of the alternator belt, which resulted in inadequate voltage to sustain ignition and the subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA035.md): Piper PA 28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N5541F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone. - [NTSB GAA17CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA033.md): Stinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N818C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup. - [NTSB ERA17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N1827Y · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being overloaded, both of which led to the airplane's inability to attain a positive climb rate.… - [NTSB ERA17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA023.md): Ercoupe 415 · Lindenwold, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N415WE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB DCA17WA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA224.md): Boeing 757 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2016 · TF-ISR · No damage > The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 757 airplane that occurred on October 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Iceland's… - [NTSB GAA17CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N4218E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to avoid electrical wires during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB CEN17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA023.md): Stinson 108 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N97634 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA022.md): Cessna T210L · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N210LC · Substantial damage > Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position. - [NTSB GAA17CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA042.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N46953 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA17WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA 250 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · N724ST · Substantial damage > On October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot… - [NTSB ERA17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Vaughn, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N94919 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN17WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA017.md): Cessna F150 · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · G-BDZC · Substantial damage > On October 17, 2016, at 1021 coordinated universal time, a Reims Cessna F150M airplane, G-BDZC, crashed after takeoff at the Bourn Airfield (EGSN), Cambridge, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction… - [NTSB GAA17CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA037.md): Piper PA24 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N8277P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA17WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA025.md): Piper PA23 · Chimbote, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · OB-2039 · No damage > On October 16, 2016, at 1937 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-23-250 twin-engine airplane, Peruvian registration OB-2039, was not damaged during a precautionary landing to the Jaime Montreuil M. Airport (CHM), Chimbote, Peru. According to Peruvian… - [NTSB ERA17WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA021.md): Cessna 172 · Peloponnese, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · 5B-CLB · Destroyed > On October 16, 2016, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, Greek registration 5B-CLB, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain while performing a cross-country training flight near Peloponnese, Greece. The Greek certificated… - [NTSB ERA17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N7948F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA17FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA017.md): Piper PA28 · Austin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · C-GYSN · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack… - [NTSB CEN17WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA141.md): Reims 406 · Oulu, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · OH-OTL · Substantial damage > On October 3, 2016, a Reims F406 Caravan II aircraft, registered OH-OTL, experienced a landing gear failure while landing at Oulu Airport, Finland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The two pilots onboard were uninjured. The accident is being… - [NTSB CEN17LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA019.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Mc Alester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N93668 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN17FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA016.md): Makela RV-4 · Oregonia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N2626C · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in the collision with a zipline. - [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an… - [NTSB GAA17CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA047.md): Piper PA 34 · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N55378 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA038.md): Luscombe 8 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N1750K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA031.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8790V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue the unstabilized approach and his failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA016.md): Hatcher Roderick R CH701 · Albrightsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N3701M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN17WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA020.md): Socata TBM700 · Surrey, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2016 · M-VNTR > On October 15, 2016, a Socata TBM700 airplane, M-VNTR, undershot the runway at Fairoaks Airport (EGTF), near Surrey, England. There were two persons on board, one of whom was seriously injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the… - [NTSB CEN17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA018.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Jasper, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N9473D · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because an examination of the airplane did not identify a specific reason for the loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA051.md): Cessna 152 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N488E · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delay in aborting the takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB GAA17CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA027.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N2791P · Substantial damage > The airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA17CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA026.md): Piper PA 28 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N9097U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway. - [NTSB ERA17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA018.md): Cessna 208 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N208KM · Substantial damage > The jumpmaster's failure to guard the reserve parachute ripcord, which caused an inadvertent deployment of his reserve parachute. - [NTSB ANC17WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA030.md): Cessna 500 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2016 · C-GTNG · Destroyed > On October 14, 2016, a Cessna C500 (Citation) departed Kelowna Airport (CYLW) at 0510 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) for a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW), with a pilot and three passengers aboard. Shortly after departure, the aircraft… - [NTSB WPR17IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA007.md): Short Bros SD3 60 Sherpa · Missoula, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2016 · N148Z · Minor damage > The failure of the nose landing gear down-lock piston to engage due to paint accumulation, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing. Also causal was the failure of the facility that performed the painting to comply with manufacturer… - [NTSB ERA17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA014.md): Cessna 525 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2016 · N518AR · Substantial damage > The flight crew's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and obtain an appropriate touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB DCA17WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA010.md): Piper PA28 · Jozini, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2016 · ZS-FAI · Destroyed > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28 airplane that occurred on October 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR17LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA004.md): Rockwell International 112A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2016 · N509CA · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to lack of lubrication due to the absence of 2 piston cooling nozzles that backed out of their respective threaded bores, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA028.md): Newkirk Thomas Ray Vans RV 6 · Garland, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2016 · N164N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing on the grass runway. - [NTSB GAA17CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA021.md): Luscombe 8 · Huntingburg, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2016 · N39083 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed crosswind correction during the landing roll with a gusting left crosswind, which resulted in the airplane weathervaning and nosing over. - [NTSB GAA17CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA020.md): Remos Remos GX · Lowell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N27GX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to take off with a prevailing tailwind and insufficient distance to ensure obstacle clearance, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB ERA17FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA011.md): Piper PA 34-200 · East Hartford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N15294 · Destroyed > The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. - [NTSB ERA17CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA013.md): Mickler Larry J RV6 A · Bell, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N686RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswinds, which resulted in a bounced landing and nose-over. - [NTSB ERA17CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N2504Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from unmarked utility wires. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=7 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2016 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=6&year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.